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WWL-TV presents the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker. We are New Orleans' premier Mardi Gras parade tracking service. We cover more parades in more areas of the city than any other app available on The FBI is investigating the attack in New Orleans as an “act of terrorism” and have identified the suspect who rammed a pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations. Follow for Officials have described an unprecedented halo of security seen and unseen around Mardi Gras 2025, after the Jan. 1 high-speed attack left 14 dead and a dozen more injured in a city that hours Celebrations. When is Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans? Safety concerns after terrorist attack The celebration is being overshadowed by recent events that have raised significant safety concerns. Long Island duck farmer’s new hope after bird flu wipes out flock 02:13 The 3rd annual Recycle Dat!, a Mardi Gras Recycling Initiative aimed at creating a more environmentally sustainable Mardi Gras, provides on-route Recycling Stations where parade-goers can drop off beads, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass at any of the 8 recycling hubs open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the day parades of Feb. 22-23 and Published: 5:18 PM CST February 21, 2025 Updated: 5:18 PM CST February 21, 2025 NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Angie Stone performed for the last time at a Mardi Gras ball in Mobile, just hours before she died. Published: Mar. 02, 2025, 1:04 p.m. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 23: Angie Stone performs NEW ORLEANS — Almost everyone has their perfect spot to take in the full majesty of Mardi Gras parades here, from the brightly lit floats from which riders toss bounties of colorful beads to the Because Mardi Gras 2025 is now federally listed as SEAR 1 status, special attention is being given to New Orleans by the government in the form of activation, coordination and prioritization of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2010! Quaker City String Band Performance Outside The Tremont House and 14th Annual San Luis Salute black tie ball titled "Ball Moon, a Journey to the Sea of Tranquility." Sanford’s 11th Annual Mardi Gras Street Party – Sashay Parade! Get ready to grab your beads and let the good times roll! Sanford’s iconic Mardi Gras celebration is back and bigger than ever with the unforgettable Mardi Gras Sashay Parade kicking off the festivities! Date: Thursday, February 15th Time: Parade begins at 4PM (meet at 3:30 PM to [] GALVESTON, TX – February 4, 2025 – It’s Mardi Gras once again in Galveston and we’re looking forward to celebrating the season. Revelers at this year’s Mardi Gras will notice some changes the City of Galveston has made as part of an effort to enhance public safety during the annual carnival celebration. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time for celebration, but navigating street closures and finding parking can be challenging. Here is everything visitors and locals need to know about parking during Mardi Gras 2025. Street Closures & Parade Routes: Feb 22 & Mar 1 (Parade Days): 25th Street and sections of Seawall Blvd. will be closed for parades Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), City of New Orleans, and the Louisiana Governor’s Office provided updates on the New Year’s Day incident that resulted in 15 deaths including the perpetrator, and at least 35 injuries. The attack that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 more came about a month before the Super Bowl and days before the beginning of Carnival season, which ends with Mardi Gras on March 4. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. 2025 mardi gras information Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is finalizing preparations for the 2025 Mardi Gras season. To ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration, residents and visitors are urged to follow regulations regarding barricades, street closures, parking, and public safety. The island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration began Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades, parties and, of course, beads. Galveston’s island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality.
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